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ABS 3A

Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) announced in March 2012, that it has contracted with the construction of ABS 3A to Boeing Satellite Systems. The new satellite allows the extension of C- and Ku-band services into the Atlantic Ocean region for ABS's existing customers, and allows them to diversify the market base for future growth. It replaces the aging ABS 3 satellite.

The satellite was constructed on the BSS-702SP bus - a version that features an all-electric propulsion system.

The satellite is part of a joint order by ABS and SATMEX of four BSS-702SP satellites. The first two satellites, ABS 3A and Satmex 7, are scheduled to be delivered together in late 2014 or early 2015.